Obituaries

Carrell  Dean Priest

Carrell Dean Priest

Oct 30, 2013

a life time resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. Carrell was a site superintendent/manager for Maco Construction. He enjoyed fishing and driving tractors. He is survived by three sons, Rod Priest of Poplar Bluff, David Priest of Doniphan, Mo., and Tim Priest of New Orleans, La.; one brother, Henry Priest of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was...

Edith Hutchison

Edith Hutchison

Oct 30, 2013

Edith A. Hutchison, 60, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013. Edith was born November 10, 1952 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and was a life time resident. She attended Midland Street Church. She was a video store manager. Edith loved her family, pets and her job. She married Norman R. Hutchison Dec. 5, 1980 in Poplar Bluff. He...

Ronald  L. Cummings

Ronald L. Cummings

Oct 30, 2013

October 30, 2013. He was born July 19, 1938 in Temple, Texas to A. Lee Cummings and Mary Lucille Gressett Cummings. They preceded him in death. Ron Married Judy Shaver July 4, 1963. She survives. Ron was a 1963 graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Tx. After graduation he joined the National Guard achieving the rank of leutenant. Later...

Robert  M. Schenks

Robert M. Schenks

Oct 21, 2013

Robert M. Schenks, 63, of Van Buren, Mo., died Monday October 21, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He attended Souls Harbor Church. He created fantasy baseball video games and enjoyed watching baseball on T.V. He is survived by one brother, John Samuel Schenks of Cadet, Mo.; and two sisters, Mary Amanda Dame of Atlanta, Georgia and Lynna Biscoito of Van...

Cecil  "Jack" Woods

Cecil "Jack" Woods

Oct 5, 2013

Cecil "Jack" Woods Sr., 73, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died October 5, 2013 in Poplar Bluff. He was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. Mr. Woods was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Before retiring he was a self employed construction worker. Surviving are three sons, Cecil Woods Jr. and Rocenta of Tn., Terry Lamont Woods and...

Kati  Lynn Gee

Kati Lynn Gee

Sep 18, 2013

Kati Lynn Gee, 28, of Piedmont, Mo. died Sept. 18, 2013. Ms. Gee was born August 23, 1985 in St. Louis, Mo. to Katherine Hudson Gee and William Thomas Gee, Sr. Kati is survived by her mother Katherine Gee, one son; Joseph Reeves Jr., one daughter; Skylar Reeves, both of Piedmont, Mo. two brothers; William Thomas Gee Jr., and Jason...

Mildred Barks

Mildred Barks

Sep 13, 2013

Mildred Barks, 91, of Dexter, Mo. formerly of Poplar Bluff, died September 13, 2013. She was born January 12, 1922 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mildred was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a member of the Second Baptist Church and Eastern Star. She was a home maker who enjoyed gardening, sewing, fishing and traveling. She married Glenn Griffith...

Isom  Douglas Pope

Isom Douglas Pope

Aug 31, 2013

born July 4, 1953 in Poplar Bluff. He was a lifetime resident of Butler and Ripley counties. Mr. Pope was a Native American. He served in the Airforce. He worked in law enforcement. He was a member of the National Native American Law Enforement Assoc., Law Against Prohibition, and the St. Francis River Band of Cherokees. Mr. Pope was married...

Edward  E. Pertell,  Jr.

Edward E. Pertell, Jr.

Aug 31, 2013

Edward E. Pertell, Jr., 71, died August 31, 2013. He was born November 6, 1941 in Chicago, Ill. He was a longtime resident of Wayne County Mo. Before retiring, Mr. Pertell was employed as a fork lift driver. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding his Harley. He was a verteran of the U.S. Army. He married Debra Hall December 28,...

Joanne England

Joanne England

Aug 12, 2013

Joanne England, 79, of Poplar Blufff, died August 12, 2013. Joanne was born November 30, 1933 in Morehouse, Mo. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing bingo. She is survived by one son, Arthur Lee England of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two daughters, Susan Hampton and Jackie Baker both of Poplar Bluff, Mo.;...

Ruth Johnson

Ruth Johnson

Aug 7, 2013

Ruth E. Johnson, 71 died August 7, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Ruth was born in Morley, Mo. October 20, 1941.She was of the Baptist faith . Ruth had been a CNA at Bluff Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two sons; Billy Wayne Johnson of Dexter, Mo. , and Mickey Raye Johnson of Silva, Mo.; two daughters, Teresa...

Charles  Leo Boyer  Jr.

Charles Leo Boyer Jr.

Aug 3, 2013

Charles Leo Boyer Jr., age 90, a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff, died Saturday August 3, 2013 at the Oakdale Care Center. Charles was the son of Charles Leo Boyer Sr. and Leona Verhouven Boyer of Poplar Bluff, Mo. He married Novella Welborn November 23, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Mr. Boyer served his country in the Army Air Corp....

Alva  Lee Hodge

Alva Lee Hodge

Aug 1, 2013

Alva Lee Hodge, Jr., 74, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013. He was born Dec. 18, 1938 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. He was a lifetime resident of Poplar Bluff. Alva was of the baptist faith and a member of Grand Ave. Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, and music as well as raising dogs. Alva lee spent many years entertaining children as...

Gertrude  K. Mureno

Gertrude K. Mureno

Jul 29, 2013

Gertrude K. Mureno, 78, died July 29, 2013 in Wentzville, Mo. She was born August 4, 1934 in Ontario, Or. She was a longtime resident of Butler Co. Gertrude was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Gertrude was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, and taking care of her grandchildren....

Tonya  Pauline Michel

Tonya Pauline Michel

Jul 29, 2013

immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Tonya. Tonya Pauline Michel was given life by her Creator and was born on August 6, 1974, the child of Vickie Smith. On December 7, 1997, she received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God, publicly confessed her...

Virginia  L. Fowler

Virginia L. Fowler

Jul 14, 2013

Virginia L. Fowler, 77, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Cape ;Girardeau, Mo. She was born in Ellsinore, Mo. September 9, 1935. Virginia was a homemaker. She was a member of the Palace of Praise Church. She was a childrens Sunday school teacher, enjoyed gardening, reading, and sewing. She married Thomas Henry Fowler, February 28, 1953...

Louise Marks

Louise Marks

Jul 11, 2013

Louise Marks, 89, died Thursday, July 11, 2013 in Poplar Bluff, Mo., Louise was a member of the Community of Christ Church. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing, walking, needle point, bingo, camping, and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by one son, Dan Forth and wife Vicki of Imlay, Mi.; three daughters, Pamela Forth, and Gail...

Rhonda  J. Hendrick

Rhonda J. Hendrick

Jul 10, 2013

Rhonda J. Hendrick, 70, died Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was a longtime resident of Poplar Bluff, Mo. She was born in Ester, Mo. July 9, 1943. Rhonda was a waitress. She enjoyed puzzles and games. She is survived by one son Jeffrey White and wife Willie, of Plato, Mo.; two daughters Rebecca Haferkamp and husband Elmo of Hewitt, Tx....

Mary Schulz

Mary Schulz

Jul 10, 2013

was born in East Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Schulz was a member of Mt. Calvary Powerhouse Church of God. She married Larry Schulz in Qulin, Mo. June 12, 2004. He survives. She was a dispatcher for a towing company. Mary is also survived by one son, Jesse Silva of California,; three daughters, Mitchelle Lefeber and husband Eric, Serena Gomez, and...

Daisy  C. Melvin

Daisy C. Melvin

Jun 29, 2013

Daisy C. Melvin, 88, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born April 25, 1925 in Nauvoo, Al. She had lived most of her life in Rockford, Il. Daisy was of the Baptist faith. She was a machine operator for Amrock/Globe Imperial. She is survived by two sons, Donald W. Stevens of Rockford, Il. and Joseph...